Commercial Real Estate Broker

Long Grove, Illinois Commercial Real Estate

Buying, selling, or leasing commercial property in Long Grove? Jason Bitton is the #1 RE/MAX Commercial broker in Illinois — serving Long Grove and the surrounding market.

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Market Overview

The Long Grove Commercial Market

Long Grove is a distinctive Lake County community known for its historic covered bridge, quaint downtown shopping village, and expansive estate properties. Commercial real estate in Long Grove centers on the historic downtown district and Route 83 corridor, with demand driven by the surrounding affluent communities of Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, and Buffalo Grove.

Market Highlights

  • ✓ Historic downtown shopping village
  • ✓ Route 83 commercial corridor
  • ✓ Affluent surrounding communities — Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods
  • ✓ Distinctive village character and zoning
  • ✓ Strong demand for boutique retail and dining
  • ✓ Estate-style residential base supporting premium services

Property Types We Handle

Retail
Historic downtown retail, Route 83 commercial, restaurant spaces, and specialty retail.
Office
Professional office serving the affluent Long Grove/Kildeer market.
Investment Sales
Downtown commercial properties and Route 83 assets.
Land
Development sites along Route 83 — rare and valuable.
Market Activity

Current & Recent Deals in Long Grove

Long Grove is a small, distinctive community — known for its covered bridge, historic downtown shopping village, and estate-style residential properties. Commercial real estate here is limited and tightly held, centered on the historic downtown and Route 83. The surrounding affluent communities of Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, and Buffalo Grove provide the customer base for Long Grove's boutique retail and dining establishments. When properties come to market, they move through relationships and local networks rather than broad public marketing.

Currently Available

22514 N IL Route 83
For Sale
Retail6,500 SF$1,600,000
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25514 N IL Route 83
For Lease
Retail6,500 SF$17,000/mo
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Recently Closed

7001 W Meadow Lane Rd
$558,000
Closed Dec 2025
Jason listed and sold this Long Grove property, closing in just 6 weeks from list to close.
Commercial Zoning

What Can You Open in Long Grove?

Long Grove regulates commercial property through six non-residential districts. Two of them — B1 Historic Business and B2 Suburban Business — handle most day-to-day commercial uses. Two office districts (O Office and OR Office/Research) cover professional and campus-scale office and medical. The remaining two (HR and HR-1 Highway Retail) are specialty districts requiring full Planned Unit Development approval and 14–20 acre minimum sites — in practice they're used only for major retail development projects, not typical leasing. Here's where the most common commercial uses actually fit.

🛍️ Retail Boutiques & Specialty Stores
The historic downtown B1 district is the heart of Long Grove's retail identity — but comes with a 5,000 SF size cap per tenant (waivable only through a 40-point special use review). B2 Suburban Business along Route 83 accommodates larger-format specialty retail without the historic district's size constraints.
☕ Coffee Shops & Cafes
B1 Historic is the iconic fit — the covered bridge village draws steady weekend foot traffic and surges during Chocolate Fest, Strawberry Fest, and Apple Fest. B1 allows operating hours from 5 AM to midnight, covering nearly all cafe operations. B2 along Route 83 works for drive-thru formats.
🍽️ Restaurants & Bars
B1 Historic offers the village atmosphere that premium restaurants use as a selling point — though the 5,000 SF cap limits venue size. B2 Suburban on Route 83 is the choice for larger-format restaurants, chain concepts, or destination dining needing more than 5,000 SF.
💼 Professional Offices
Fit in O Office (5-acre minimum, office and medical only) or OR Office/Research (10-acre minimum, campus format). Both districts have significant setback and landscaping requirements — O requires 200-foot setbacks where abutting residential and prohibits parking in any yard.
🩺 Medical & Wellness
Explicitly allowed in O Office alongside traditional office uses — this is the go-to district for medical practices, dental offices, and wellness providers. Larger medical campuses fit OR Office/Research (10-acre minimum).
🏋️ Fitness Studios
Best fit is B2 Suburban on Route 83 — the B1 Historic 5,000 SF cap makes full-service gyms and large-format fitness challenging downtown. Smaller boutique studios (yoga, Pilates, martial arts) can still work in B1 within the size limits.
💇 Personal Services
Salons, spas, and personal care services work in both B1 Historic and B2 Suburban — though B1's size cap favors smaller boutique operations. Upscale full-service salons with multiple stations often land in B2.
🏢 Corporate Campus & R&D
Belongs in OR Office/Research — 10-acre minimum with significant landscape buffers. OR is unique in that it allows light manufacturing uses as long as they occupy less than 50% of the building's total floor area, letting R&D operations integrate prototype fabrication on-site.
⚠️ Light Industrial & Contractors
Long Grove has no industrial zoning district at all. Contractors, distributors, flex/light industrial operations, and any use requiring outdoor storage cannot be permitted within the village. Nearby Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, and Kildeer offer light industrial alternatives — I can help you identify suitable sites in those communities.

Long Grove's commercial inventory is deliberately tight — the village limits commercial development to preserve its residential character, so properties rarely come to market and typically move through relationships before broad public listings. Understanding which uses fit which districts is essential before chasing any specific address. Let's talk about your property — or try the Commercial Zoning Lookup to check any Long Grove address directly against the village code.

Why Jason

Why Work With Jason in Long Grove?

Long Grove's unique character and strict zoning create a distinctive market. Jason understands the village's development standards and positions properties to attract tenants and buyers who fit the community.

Maximum Exposure

Every Long Grove listing syndicated across CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi Pro, MLS, and our investor network simultaneously.

Local Market Knowledge

Deep understanding of Long Grove zoning, tenant demand, traffic patterns, and competitive dynamics — backed by data.

Full-Service Execution

From valuation through close — coordinating attorneys, lenders, inspectors, and municipal officials for a seamless deal.

Questions

Long Grove Commercial Real Estate FAQ

What makes Long Grove's commercial market unique?
Long Grove has some of the most distinctive zoning and design standards in Lake County. The historic downtown district has strict architectural guidelines that maintain the village's rural, small-town character. This limits the types of businesses that can operate there but creates a premium environment that supports higher rents and loyal customer bases. Route 83 frontage offers more conventional commercial opportunities with high visibility.
Who shops in Long Grove?
Long Grove draws from one of the wealthiest trade areas in Lake County — Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Buffalo Grove, and Lake Zurich residents all consider Long Grove's downtown a local destination. Weekend traffic from Chicago-area visitors adds seasonal tourism demand, especially during the village's festivals and events (Chocolate Fest, Strawberry Fest, Apple Fest).
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Nearby Markets

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KildeerBuffalo GroveVernon HillsHawthorn WoodsLake ZurichMundelein

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